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YE53 TGN

2003 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,219 mi
Last recorded138,219 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,219 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

both rear wheels slightly leaning inwards

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,050 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 132,044 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disks corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2016 125,249 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,708 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,352 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,727 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 81,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 81,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 67,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,673 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 64,098 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,737 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,797 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 55,797 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YE53 TGN is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE53 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE53 TGN registered?

YE53 TGN is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is YE53 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 TGN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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